Of a Kind
Because you’re going to need a scarf sooner than you think: the colors of this Jimmy + Maeve one—camel and denim—are pretty bomb. —erica
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Of a Kind
It’s probably safe to assume you only own plain gloves that go with everything. Well, get with the program: These (handmade!) Shepherd England ones are here to save the day/winter. —erica
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A Case For…Elbow-Length Gloves
Long gloves don’t have to feel all fancy. If, like us, you sometimes forego sleeves in the winter but need to keep warm in transit—or you just want to make a bracelet-sleeve coat happen on teeth-chatteringly cold days—they can be a staple. These five pairs are more Tuesday morning commute than outting to the opera. —erica
1) Acne Daria gloves: There are slits in the palms so you can slip your fingers out for any urgent texting.
2) By Malene Birger Renus gloves: Studding this aggressive will never feel played-out.
3) Tom Scott long rib gloves: They’re black, they’re cashmere, and you will definitely cry when you leave one in the back of a cab.
4) Borba Margo long gloves: Those tassles! As if the color wasn’t amazing enough on its own.
5) Zucca floral long gloves: The printed wool makes for a matte effect that’s more grunge than prissy.
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A Case For…Coats with Big, Fat Furry Collars
Listen, it feels like spring outside—in NYC, at least. And though I’m sure that in mid-March I’ll be praying to Mother Nature to turn up the heat and let me shed the tights already, right now bundling up is really appealing, especially considering the amount of outerwear that has cropped up this year that looks like it could actually keep you warm. In my mind, nothing feels more seasonally appropriate than taking to the streets on a bustling December Saturday in a last-ditch effort to complete your holiday shopping, bitching that your brother really needs to get some hobbies and taking solace a swathe of furriness (I’m all for fake!) surrounding your face. These six cozy options speak to me. —erica
1) Rachel Comey short husband coat: That plum color feels suddenly neutral, right?
2) Relwen sherpa collar duffer coat: Because no one said that fur had to look dressy.
3) Rag & Bone Euston coat: It would look a little too proper if not for that leather trim.
4) United Bamboo fur collar coat: Yes, that’s ostensibly a built-in (detachable) fur scarf.
5) Carven flannel fur collar jacket: The collar looks even more oversize thanks to the coat’s cropped cut.
6) Hope Ullman coat: Shearling, and lots of it. Mmm…
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A Case For…Boyish Knit Hats
A of all, it’s cold outside—the weather phenomenon that meteorologists term wintry mix is just weeks off. B of all, there are so few legit excuses to incorporate pompoms into your wardrobe. These seven hats are adorable and will not in any way evoke Michael Cera. —erica
1) Folk pompom hat: That little blue ball of happiness is removable—not that I understand why you’d take it off.
2) Humor Velko hood beanie: Unlike most pieces that could pass at a Phish show, this guy would look equally appropriate on city streets.
3) Wool and the Gang beanie unplugged: It has a worn-in, well-loved vibe that doesn’t get anywhere near the realm of homeless chic.
4) All for Everyone cream dash dot circle hat: The shape is just left-of-center—which makes Annie Larson’s creation both fresh and ultra-classic at once.
5) Norse Projects striped beanie: There’s something vaguely summery happening here. At the very least, it would look appropriate with a can of Dale’s Pale Ale.
6) Nigel Cabourn rib hat: Made of lambswool. In England. Putting this on would basically turn you into Colin Firth.
7) YMC navy Fair Isle bobble beanie: The Scottish knit is hot right now, but most takes on it are too serious. This one is not.
FACT: Beanies got their name from the yellow hats (bejaunus) that new students at medieval universities wore. That’s some solid collegiate history.
